How To Fix VMP_MSG378 - Planning scope contains 3D and PMI changes, save planning before you exit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Planning scope contains 3D and PMI changes, save planning before you exit

What causes this issue?

The planning scope contains viewables that are either of type 3D or
product manufacturing information (PMI) or both.

System Response

The system doesn't allow you to exit without saving the planning scope.

How to fix this error?

As the viewable changes are already moved to the target panel, you must
save the planning scope to reflect these changes in the target BOM
viewables.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG378 - Planning scope contains 3D and PMI changes, save planning before you exit ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VMP_MSG378: Planning scope contains 3D and PMI changes, save planning before you exit
  
  
  Cause:
  This message appears in SAP Visual Enterprise Management (VMP) or related SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) environments when you have made changes to both the 3D model data and the PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) within the planning scope, but you attempt to exit without saving these changes.
  
  3D changes refer to modifications in the geometric or CAD model data.
  PMI changes refer to annotations, dimensions, tolerances, or other manufacturing-related information attached to the 3D model.
  
  SAP requires that all changes in the planning scope (both 3D and PMI) be saved before exiting to ensure data consistency and integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Save your planning data before exiting:
  When you see this message, simply save your current planning session. This will commit both the 3D and PMI changes to the database.
  
  
  Steps to resolve:
  
  Review your changes in the planning scope.
  Use the Save function/button in the planning